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A Lamborghini just passed by me and I couldn't believe it. I've never seen any car that awesome before in my life. So, I was wondering, what's your favorite car company, or specific model?

The Volkswagen Beetle. Convertible. Older or newer models.

Mercedes.

Bentley Continental GT.

my uncle had one at least 20 yrs ago, he's kinda big so he looked hilarious driving, now he's got a 1968 Chevy corvette

WTF isn't Porsche on that poll?

WTF isn't Porsche on that poll?
Honda clearly deserves it more.. :rolleyes:

Farrairiaiiie

But..

Nissan is sexy.

Honda clearly deserves it more.. :rolleyes:

sorry, I got carried away with pics from Honda like this
http://www.edmunds.com/media/2003/tokyo/honda.hsc/honda.hsc.det-front.500.jpg

sorry, I got carried away with pics from Honda like this
http://www.edmunds.com/media/2003/tokyo/honda.hsc/honda.hsc.det-front.500.jpg
I'll take a Porsche over that any day.

hey, I said I was sorry, what more do you want?

I know it's a bit of a strange choice considering the options, but I've always loved the second generation Dodge/Chrysler Intrepid. They stopped making them in 2004.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/JC_Denton/88ddff50.jpg

The Intrepids have a nice, curvy grace to them - hardly any sharp angles, and they have what I think is an absolutely beautiful front grill. The length of the Intrepid really helps it with the sleek, aerodynamic look that I love; a second generation Intrepid is about 60 centimetres (24 inches) longer then a current (ninth) generation Toyota Corolla. The added length gives the Intrepid an elegent, sleek look, I think - it's a bit hard to convey in photos.

The Intrepid is, in my opinion, the finest looking looking breed of Detroit steel to ever roll off the assembly line.

Plymouth (http://www.cite.net/~jnoreau/plymouth_prowler.jpg) Prowler (http://users.waymark.net/superdave/Prowler/Prowler%20In%20Branson%20-%20Background.jpg)!!!

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/1125/pblog/917/1110152159_Oscar-Meyer-Truck.jpg

'Nuff said. :D

http://teamdroid.com/albums/WeirdCars/goldfish_car_002.sized.jpg
looks like he's got a rival, not really

I know it's a bit of a strange choice considering the options, but I've always loved the second generation Dodge/Chrysler Intrepid. They stopped making them in 2004.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/JC_Denton/88ddff50.jpg

The Intrepids have a nice, curvy grace to them - hardly any sharp angles, and they have what I think is an absolutely beautiful front grill. The length of the Intrepid really helps it with the sleek, aerodynamic look that I love; a second generation Intrepid is about 60 centimetres (24 inches) longer then a current (ninth) generation Toyota Corolla. The added length gives the Intrepid an elegent, sleek look, I think - it's a bit hard to convey in photos.

The Intrepid is, in my opinion, the finest looking looking breed of Detroit steel to ever roll off the assembly line.
They kinda suck to drive. They're dashes are so long it is hard to see where the front of your car is.

That said, Chevelles get me exited in the pants.
http://www.radiok2fx.com/Images/chevelle/Chevelle Xmas1.jpg

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/1125/pblog/917/1110152159_Oscar-Meyer-Truck.jpg

'Nuff said. :D
bahhh`

http://teamdroid.com/albums/WeirdCars/goldfish_car_002.sized.jpg
looks like he's got a rival, not really

We need to get these guys together. :)

They kinda suck to drive. They're dashes are so long it is hard to see where the front of your car is.


Damn it! I've never actually driven them, just admired them from afar.

Ah well... the current generation Chrylser 300 (http://www.americancarfans.com/tuners/7041115.002/7041115.002.1M.jpg) I'm quite fond of as well. It's got a very strong, stable look to it, without being out and out aggressive. The high windows give it kind of an "armoured car" look too. I like its style, and although I've never driven one of them either, I've read that they perform well enough.

Damn it! I've never actually driven them, just admired them from afar.

Ah well... the current generation Chrylser 300 (http://www.americancarfans.com/tuners/7041115.002/7041115.002.1M.jpg) I'm quite fond of as well. It's got a very strong, stable look to it, without being out and out aggressive. The high windows give it kind of an "armoured car" look too. I like its style, and although I've never driven one of them either, I've read that they perform well enough.
My dad rented one the last time he visited.

My mom wants a 300 though.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/JC_Denton/88ddff50.jpg


That makes me want to throw up.

We need to get these guys together. :)
http://album.damon.durandfamily.org/albums/hersheymobile/aad.jpg

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I lose :(

bahhh`
Number 10,000 :)

Number 10,000 :)
Smart ass.

That makes me want to throw up.

(1) Why?

(2) What do you like?

EDIT: V Same with you, Peisandros. And you, IL Ruffino. I like the length, the front grill, and the curvaceous styling of the Intrepid. What are your objections to it?

That makes me want to throw up.
I'm with you on that one.

(1) Why?
(1) It's.. ugly. :eek:

http://album.damon.durandfamily.org/albums/hersheymobile/aad.jpg

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I lose :(

YAY! :D

Here's a great car for me:

http://www.itiraf.com/tembel/gallery%2Filgin%E7%2Fbackwards_car.jpg

(1) Why?

(2) What do you like?

EDIT: V Same with you, Peisandros. And you, IL Ruffino. I like the length, the front grill, and the curvaceous styling of the Intrepid. What are your objections to it?
Ergh. That car is just so damn ugly. I wouldn't be seen dead in it.

I like Mercedes, BMWs, Audi etc etc.

http://coloquio.com/coloquioonline/images/cars/rocket.bmp
I just kill ya if you happen to be in my way, no traffic:D

Here's a great car for me:

http://www.itiraf.com/tembel/gallery%2Filgin%E7%2Fbackwards_car.jpg
That's an awesome car.

That's an awesome car.

I get to drive to my destination and screw with people's heads at the same time. :)

Ergh. That car is just so damn ugly. I wouldn't be seen dead in it.

I like Mercedes, BMWs, Audi etc etc.

Ah yes, Mercedes can always be counted on to make something nice. BMWs are a bit too angular for my tastes, I think they have a bit of a utilitarian feel to them, but they're generally decent looking vehicles, I think.

I have no idea what you're trying to communicate through "etc. etc.", but in the words of Nelly Furtado, "whatevas". :)

I like the length, the front grill, and the curvaceous styling of the Intrepid. What are your objections to it?

So, judging from what you do like, you object to the front grill and length of Intrepid? The curvaceous styling is a bit more then what you'd usually see on a Mercedes, but it's not too out there - granted, when Mercedes does go the curvy route, they do tend to add more detailing to thier hoods, as opposed to the smooth hood of the Intrepid.

Okay, I don't know anything about cars, I admit it. But I like the looks of this (http://www.astonmartin.com/content%5Callsites%5Cimages%5C800_600_imageGallery_Vanquish3_9695a83d-46c4-417c-a788-08479d3ffc5d.jpg) one. :p

EDIT: V Same with you, Peisandros. And you, IL Ruffino. I like the length, the front grill, and the curvaceous styling of the Intrepid. What are your objections to it?
I don't like cars that look like.. eggs..

I like cars that have.. lines.

the Aston Martin Vanquish eh?

Ah yes, Mercedes can always be counted on to make something nice. BMWs are a bit too angular for my tastes, I think they have a bit of a utilitarian feel to them, but they're generally decent looking vehicles, I think.

I have no idea what you're trying to communicate through "etc. etc.", but in the words of Nelly Furtado, "whatevas". :)


So, judging from what you do like, you object to the front grill and length of Intrepid? The curvaceous styling is a bit more then what you'd usually see on a Mercedes, but it's not too out there - granted, when Mercedes does go the curvy route, they do tend to add more detailing to thier hoods, as opposed to the smooth hood of the Intrepid.
The new BMWs are something so damn sexy it isn't funny. My mum has an older Beamer and I can unstand why they're 'too angular' for you. Quite like a box.

Heh, as for etc etc. I dunno. I guess it's just those 3. Meh!

I just really think it's ugly. Virtually everything lol.

the Aston Martin Vanquish eh?
Indeed. :D Not that I'll ever come anywhere close to owning one, but hey, a girl can dream!

I really like the Lamborghini Murcielago
http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/lamborghini/murcielago_1.jpg

Indeed. :D Not that I'll ever come anywhere close to owning one, but hey, a girl can dream!

they are pretty nice, I'm still dreaming for my Lambo though, for right now I'm stuck driving a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

I don't like cars that look like.. eggs..

I like cars that have.. lines.

Ah, now that sentiment I can understand.

I've always thought of the Intrepid more as just supersmooth but... well... I have to admit, I can see lack of hard lines making it look kind of like an egg or something.

I'm kind of curious now, what do you think of the new Cadillacs? They're pretty aggressively fitted with sharp edges for American cars.

I really like the Lamborghini Murcielago
http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/lamborghini/murcielago_1.jpg
Also nice. Somehow though, in my mind it belongs on the floor of the show room and not on the road, whereas I could actually see myself driving the Aston Martin. Don't know why that is, really. *scratches head*

Meh, what the hell do I know. I'm going purely based on looks, and will probably never get to drive either car anyway.

:eek: yea, well I probably won't either:(
unless

I'm kind of curious now, what do you think of the new Cadillacs? They're pretty aggressively fitted with sharp edges for American cars.
I'm not a big fan of Cadillacs, but on their commercial, there was one car I think I liked.. it might have been a convertable.

All cars are just boxes on wheels.:upyours:

I much prefer my motorcycle! It's 1250cc of throbbing muscle bike (Yamaha XJR1300) and it's all mine and all paid for.

However, being a complete bloody petrol head, I also have a fast car :D which is a Toyota (or Lexus depending whom you ask) Soarer 2.5 twin turbo. Imported from Japan to UK last year, it's a 1992 model in silver, max speed 165mph, 280bhp, automatic transmission and does 0-60 in about 4 seconds. :cool:

Tvr

I prefer Porsches & Peugeots.

http://my-expressions.com/up_media/1125/pblog/917/1110152159_Oscar-Meyer-Truck.jpg

'Nuff said. :D
umm... that things hideous.

Here's a great car for me:

http://www.itiraf.com/tembel/gallery%2Filgin%E7%2Fbackwards_car.jpg
This one is muuuuuch better:
http://www.irancar.com/images/Gallery-larg-1024-768/Porsche/porsche_911_gt2_2003_03_m.jpg

ultimate car is the DeLorean. there. I said it

This one is muuuuuch better:
http://www.irancar.com/images/Gallery-larg-1024-768/Porsche/porsche_911_gt2_2003_03_m.jpg

Dull and uninspired. Unless it does backflips or has a hidden pie launcher under the hood, I am not impressed. :p

ultimate car is the DeLorean. there. I said it
I second that.

I like good ole' fashion hummers, the new ones just suck.

DeLorean 2005:
http://www.hvtm.hu/car/m/delorean/005462.jpg

Very sleek.

Original DeLorean:

http://home.tiscali.be/kemmelhistoric/gapers2006/DELOREAN%20DMC-12.JPG

I love these cars.

Porsche. VW is another close favorite.

All cars are just boxes on wheels.:upyours:

I much prefer my motorcycle! It's 1250cc of throbbing muscle bike (Yamaha XJR1300) and it's all mine and all paid for.

However, being a complete bloody petrol head, I also have a fast car :D which is a Toyota (or Lexus depending whom you ask) Soarer 2.5 twin turbo. Imported from Japan to UK last year, it's a 1992 model in silver, max speed 165mph, 280bhp, automatic transmission and does 0-60 in about 4 seconds. :cool:

god i love bikes

know sod all about them though.. they just look good

I don't like cars that look like.. eggs..

I like cars that have.. lines.

I dont like cars that look organic. I dont like all the mechanics hidden like some kind of magicians illusion that is covered in a visually seamless plastic skin. It just makes them difficult to work on and I know damned well they were built not grown. I like to see how things work. In the same vein cars can be too quiet and too insulated from the noises their various components are making. To be anything more than souless little boxes that careen around like mobile celphone booths for the blissfully dangerous, cars should be neither seamless nor should they be isolation chambers. Bikes kick cars asses for soul though.

I dont like cars that look organic. I dont like all the mechanics hidden like some kind of magicians illusion that is covered in a visually seamless plastic skin. It just makes them difficult to work on and I know damned well they were built not grown. I like to see how things work. In the same vein cars can be too quiet and too insulated from the noises their various components are making. To be anything more than souless little boxes that careen around like mobile celphone booths for the blissfully dangerous, cars should be neither seamless nor should they be isolation chambers. Bikes kick cars asses for soul though.

I love going to car shows where they have the old style cars that were made of metal, not aluminum or fiber glass - like the old fords, mustangs, etc, and they have the hoods popped and you can see the chrome and the care and the muscle behind the beast..... hot rods are cool.. to an extend.. but the noise is just so :D

1959 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet

http://www.us-car-history.de/filmautos/columbo/car2.jpg

Polo, Mini, Mazda 6, Land Rover

All cars are just boxes on wheels.

I much prefer my motorcycle! It's 1250cc of throbbing muscle bike (Yamaha XJR1300) and it's all mine and all paid for.
Cars are cages.
Cool choice of bike. any mods to it?
I ride a (fully paid for) 2005 ZX6RR and a 2000 SV650 naked bike.

The SV is more fun than the Kaw until antisocial velocities above 110 or so..

1959 Peugeot 403 Cabriolet

http://www.us-car-history.de/filmautos/columbo/car2.jpg

are you serious?

I love going to car shows where they have the old style cars that were made of metal, not aluminum or fiber glass - like the old fords, mustangs, etc, and they have the hoods popped and you can see the chrome and the care and the muscle behind the beast..... hot rods are cool.. to an extend.. but the noise is just so :D

Something about the rumble of a big V8 warms the cockles of my heart!

are you serious?


Yes. That car was driven by the finest detective who ever lived.

Something about the rumble of a big V8 warms the cockles of my heart!

... it warms the cockles of something...

it's just sexy ;)

Yes. That car was driven by the finest detective who ever lived.

whodat?


Give it a pearl paint job and a go faster stripe and you might convince me :)

Yes. That car was driven by the finest detective who ever lived.

Colombo?

Colombo?

Correct.

whodat?


Give it a pearl paint job and a go faster stripe and you might convince me :)

http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200502/roulax_1107380871_peugeot_403_cabriolet_1958.jpg

No go faster stripe, but a sexy lady! Will that do?

http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200502/roulax_1107380871_peugeot_403_cabriolet_1958.jpg

No go faster stripe, but a sexy lady! Will that do?

Probably.. if i was a man, or a woman who likes other women :)

Probably.. if i was a man, or a woman who likes other women :)

Oops! :p

Like all 'Bardon Kids', mine is a Mercedes Benz. If it wasn't for hand-me-down Mercs, we'd be forced to... I don't know... use our trust funds on something other than drugs, god forbid!

mmmm....Lamborghini!
http://album.damon.durandfamily.org/albums/hersheymobile/aad.jpg

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I lose :(

mmm....kisses!

god i love bikes

know sod all about them though.. they just look good
+1 mmm...moterbikes!

most european supercars + the GT40

thats it really

My fav:

Classic Cool (http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/buick-gs/images/buick-gsx-1970a-small.jpg)

http://www.quantumsoft.co.uk/files/clipart/jpegs/cars/TVR_Speed_12.jpg

http://www.gspovey.demon.co.uk/garage/tvr/images/g110400-16b.jpg

http://www.thedruid.co.uk/cars/tvr/images/tvrspeed12.jpg

Some of my favourites (I have many):

Porsche 911 (http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/11126/sgciph69017.jpg). Pretty much any of them.
Lamborghini Gallardo (http://media.autobild.de/bild/E/8b0f22a273d703cf9fdd75f3c63c7cde_1.jpg), specifically the SE version that spits flames.
Mitsubishi Evo IX (http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2006/mitsubishi.evo9/06.mitsubishi.evo9.corner.silver.500.jpg), probably X soon.
TVR Tuscan S (http://members.fortunecity.com/freecarwallpapers/images/tvr_tuscan_s_03.jpg).
Maserati Quattroporte (http://www.seattleautoshow.com/2006/maserati_quattroporte_b.jpg).
Mazda MX-5 (http://cing.theautodealer.com/images/items/5e6ccd0f-9b88-48b2-bdbf-6a4b341f9102/128/m128140.jpg) (not the current version though, they lost the plot).
Audi RS4. (http://www.reportmotori.it/Audi%20RS4%20-%20Frontale2%20800.jpg)

And my favourite car company is Porsche. I'll work for them one day.

Cars are cages.
Cool choice of bike. any mods to it?
I ride a (fully paid for) 2005 ZX6RR and a 2000 SV650 naked bike.

The SV is more fun than the Kaw until antisocial velocities above 110 or so..

It's got a custom exhaust system (LOUD) and a Stage 1 dyno (107bhp), plus lots of jolly cosmetic shit to make it look pretty ;)

one of My Fave Cars

http://www.project24.co.uk/portfolio/morgan/morgan2.jpg

Check this baby out - my favourite car of all time - I've wanted one since I first saw the concept drawings 5 years ago. I'll be getting my hands on mine soon.

TVR Sagaris (http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/overview_sagaris.php)

Gorgeous. And Porches? horrid cars.

And Porches? horrid cars.
Oooh, that just screams for a debate.

Why?

one of My Fave Cars

http://www.project24.co.uk/portfolio/morgan/morgan2.jpg
its now added to my list!that is one sexy car!

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-1890873_1,00.html?CMP=KNC-IX7429721604


a great car

Check this baby out - my favourite car of all time - I've wanted one since I first saw the concept drawings 5 years ago. I'll be getting my hands on mine soon.

TVR Sagaris (http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/overview_sagaris.php)

Gorgeous. And Porches? horrid cars.

how much is that gonna cost you?

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-1890873_1,00.html?CMP=KNC-IX7429721604


a great car

then how come you didn't vote for it?:confused:

from the time I was about 4 I have had my eyes set on a 57 Chevy Bel air, hard top sea foam green............*drools*

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:jsEymhuEZ83DMM:www.musclecarmuseum.com/graphics/7901dp.gif

it's more realistic though to go with my second choice of a 77 Chevelle, which I used to have, which was awesome!!
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:AoaGyLeqJQAV5M:www.tonysclassiccars.com/htmlsite/images/77WhiteSSChevelle.jpg


my husband though, is going to get a Shelby Cobra as soon as I get the $$ to buy him a kit, we are going to build it together and travel around with the top down, and look cool without the kids.............:cool:
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:oeJDGeHLxjbGBM:www.mathewscollection.com/images/cobra/cobra_5_450.jpg

then how come you didn't vote for it?:confused:


thanks, think i forgot `cos it`s too damn hot. but vote now placed

Aston Martin DB9.

no problemo

1960 Mark V Continental (http://www.pjsautoworld.com/1960cars/1960lincolncontentialmark5convert.JPG)

Ahh, the glory days of Ford/Lincoln (and American, for that matter) car design.

I dont like cars that look organic. I dont like all the mechanics hidden like some kind of magicians illusion that is covered in a visually seamless plastic skin. It just makes them difficult to work on and I know damned well they were built not grown. I like to see how things work. In the same vein cars can be too quiet and too insulated from the noises their various components are making. To be anything more than souless little boxes that careen around like mobile celphone booths for the blissfully dangerous, cars should be neither seamless nor should they be isolation chambers. Bikes kick cars asses for soul though.

A matter of taste, I suppose.

To me, smooth, seamless cars look like they're from the fuuuuuture!

Personally, I like the smooth, seamless look. Meh.

I looove rolls royce :fluffle:

I drive a Honda Civic and my daughter drives a Mazda Miata. They're both good cars and I like them. But my dream has always been to have a Lotus Elan.

The Flinstones car is the undisputed best (and first) car ever. You just can't beat it. *rubs sore feet*

Other: Toyota Corolla